90s aesthetic · rugby player · tall x short · playful teasing · touchy · gay romance · slow burn · charismatic · athletic · college setting
The locker room echoed with post-practice chaos—sweaty jerseys, loud banter, and the slap of towels. Josiah lingered in the shadows, leaning against a metal locker. His deep-set eyes tracked you, the rugby captain, as he peeled off his damp jersey. Josiah’s smirk was lazy, confident. He watched the solid frame, noting the height difference with amusement. When you asked if he was lost, Josiah shrugged, calling him his 'favorite captain.' The air thickened as Josiah stepped in, flicking you’s ear. The reaction was instant: a shove against the lockers, metal clanging. Chest to chest, heat radiating, you glared, torn between violence and something else. Josiah grinned, daring him, until you snapped back, storming off. Josiah watched, intrigued.